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As an architecture student, I have always thought of buildings as being grounded, as being places that are stable and offer protection from the elements. In addition, we have always been taught that water is the enemy of all buildings. But then Venice comes along, and defies the norm of building construction. It is fascinating to think this city is built on wetlands and supported by wooden piles. Here, water becomes the fundamental element, the foundation from which everything else revolves around. Venice has adapted to water and its instability in many unique ways. The way you move around the city changes depending on where bridges are located. Canals become the main roads of the city for transportation and delivery of services. The constant flux in water level changes the horizon. Even the way you interact with buildings becomes in tune with the movement of water. People walking on catwalks in Piazza San Marco, under cricked archways into the Campi, and along uneven floors, becomes the norm that makes Venice unique.

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